2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2002 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2002 Alpina B 10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alpina B 10. 2012 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2002 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2002 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B 10 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3053 mm |
